Obama hosts fundraiser with Senate Democrats weeks before midterms
Former President Barack Obama headlined a fundraiser for the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Wednesday night to discuss the stakes of the upcoming midterm election.
Politics
Protesters ejected from raucous Trump rally in Texas
Several hecklers were removed from President Trump's rally in Texas late Wednesday, drawing jeers from the crowd as the president made fun of the protesters.
National Democrats invest more heavily in Gina Hinojosa after Pritzker support
Last week, more than 70 Latino Democratic leaders sent a letter to Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, the chair of the DGA, urging the group to invest $10 million to help Hinojosa's campaign.
Mamdani criticized for statement mourning Oct. 7 and condemning Israel
A statement by New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani that recognized three years since Hamas' "horrific" attack on Israel — and criticized Israel's "ongoing genocide" in Gaza — has drawn fury from some Democrats.
Maduro expected to face new charges of torture of Americans in Venezuelan prisons
An attorney for Maduro told CBS News that he has not been given notice that additional charges could be coming.
Newly obtained footage shows Iran attack on major U.S. post in Kuwait
CBS News obtained new video from a person on the ground showing an Iranian attack on a U.S. base at the beginning of the war.
Trump pitches Trump International Golf Course for site of "presidential retreat"
It's not yet clear what the taxpayer benefit would be for such a build, or how much it would cost.
Union alleges Bureau of Prisons in contempt for failing to reinstate collective bargaining agreement
Last week, a judge in Connecticut blocked the Bureau of Prisons from terminating its collective bargaining agreement.
Rubio calls for "unapologetic pursuit of national power" in Acropolis speech
Secretary of State Marco Rubio stood before the Acropolis to argue that the answer to the West's current problems can be found, at least in part, in ancient Greece.
U.S. intercepts $3 million in fuel shipments to Cuba as blockade tightens
The U.S. has intercepted 90 Cuba-bound shipments of biodiesel, widening a U.S.-imposed oil blockade aimed at choking off illegally trafficked fuel.
Vance appears to soften U.S. demands on Iranian nuclear enrichment
Vance says Iran must do "something meaningful on enrichment capacity" to end the war, as Rubio claims Tehran has "lost complete control" of the Strait of Hormuz.
Weeks before Election Day, the FEC can't enforce the law
The Federal Election Commission is down to just two members ahead of what's projected to be the most expensive election cycle on record.
In Maine Senate debate, Collins and Jackson both criticize Trump — but spar over how
In an often-testy debate, GOP Sen. Susan Collins of Maine touted her five terms in Congress and took aim at some Trump policies — while Democrat Troy Jackson argued Collins has failed to effectively push back.
Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan to be executed Dec. 3, email states
Nidal Hasan is set to die by firing squad in what will be the first military execution since 1961.
ABC asks judge to block FCC early license review
An ABC lawyer argued the FCC was effectively forcing the broadcast company to sit with its "head on a guillotine" while it awaits a decision about its license renewals.
Exclusive
Newly obtained footage shows Iran attack on major U.S. post in Kuwait
Maduro expected to face new charges of torture of Americans in Venezuelan prisons
Christa Pike has pneumonia, unable to move arms after botched execution
Tropical Storm Isaias forms in Gulf, could reach U.S. as hurricane this weekend
Live
Vance appears to soften U.S. demands on Iranian nuclear enrichment
Investigation
Congress tried to stop surprise medical bills. It created another problem.
Trump pitches Trump International Golf Course for site of "presidential retreat"
Alleged Chinese agent to remain in custody, judge rules, amid flight-risk fears